New filling system heralds change for fresh produce sector
The New Zealand based fresh produce sorting solutions specialist is unveiling its brand new CURO-16 Filling System which has been proven to consistently pack up to 240 clamshells per minute—significantly more than competitor products which claim packing rates of up to 180 per minute. The CURO- 16 will be showcased for the first time at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, which brings together growers, vendors and suppliers in a four day event ( 8 – 11 January) held annually in Savannah, Georgia.
BBC Technologies has a strong focus on research and development and has long been recognised for pioneering a wide range of fresh produce sorting and packing advances.
“Clients have been consistently asking for a faster filling system that retains all the advantages of our existing equipment whilst taking speed to the next level - and we’ve responded with the development of the CURO-16. However speed is just one of the many reasons why this machine will redefine today’s market,” said Jason Walker, International Sales and Marketing Manager, for BBC Technologies.
Jason Walker, International Sales and Marketing Manager for BBC Technologies, says key advantages of the new 16 head fill-by-weight machine are speed, accuracy, gentle handling and a simple and intuitive user interface.
BBC Technologies New Zealand based Sales Engineer Troy Cleaver says the machine has all the flexibility of BBC Technologies existing 10-head Fill-by-Weight technology but it’s even more efficient at switching between different sized packing options and is also simpler to operate.
BBC Technologies is a supplier of blueberry sorting and packing machinery and has expanding markets for its high quality equipment to sort and pack cherries, small tomatoes, dates, cranberries, and other delicate products such as olives and mushrooms. It provides complete solutions that cater for fresh produce from the moment it enters the packing shed to when it leaves, ready for sale.
The CURO-16 Filling System, which has been in development for more than 12 months, will join BBC Technologies’ suite of advanced turnkey technology for the fresh produce sector. This includes its MIRA- 360 machine which sorts for colour and identifies and removes defects including cracks and splits, soft rot, wrinkles and bruises and insect damage.
Walker expects keen interest in the CURO-16 at the Savannah show.
The CURO-16, and BBC Technologies’ other advanced turnkey technology, will be on display at Booth 250 at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
For more information:
Jason Walker
BBC Technologies
Tel: +64 (0)21 022 17088
Email: Jason@bbctechnologies.com
www.bbctechnologies.com
or
Chip Manuel
BBC Technologies
Tel +1 720 394-6625
Email: chip@bbctechnologies.com